Summer 2025 Information

We have a new summer home… Eisenhower Park in Milford! 

Check out our FAQs page for answers to all your questions (continually updated).  

Summer 2025 registration will begin February 14th. Spots fill up rather quickly so please mark your calendar.

If you are new to Camp Argo, please Contact Us so we can add your email to future correspondences.

We are continually updating the website and preparing a new camper schedule to accommodate increased enrollment, so check back in every-so-often!

Our returning staff are excited to get started. Due to increased enrollment, we will be hiring additional counselors, a camp 1st aider, art specialist, archery, lifeguard, canoe and fishing. Interested applicants are welcome to fill-out and submit an application ages at least 15 years (specialists/support staff) and 16 years (counselor) if you know anyone!.

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Resources

  • Labeled, reusable water bottle that can be refilled throughout the day.
  • Labeled lunch, extra snacks x2 times a day with an ice pack or frozen water bottle.
  • Extra spray sunscreen and insect repellent to reapply if necessary (parents, please apply prior to attending).
  • A change of clothes (just in case) and/or a towel for drying after water activities.
  • A fishing pole (camp has poles available to borrow).
  • No personal electronics or toys permitted
  • LABEL, LABEL, LABEL, LABEL, LABLE everything!!!

What to Expect at Camp Argo

Some of the daily activities offered:

  • archery/slingshots
  • canoe
  • fishing
  • arts & crafts
  • gagaball
  • kickball 
  • pickleball/tennis
  • volleyball
  • hiking
  • splashpad
  • all types of sports & tag games

Typical Daily Schedule

Extended Camp AM 7:30-9:00AM
$15 1st child, $20 max multiple siblings per block

Camp Day Drop-Off AM 9:00-9:15AM

Camp Pick-Up PM. 3:45-4:00PM

Extended Camp PM 4:00-5:30PM
$15 1st child, $20 max multiple siblings per block
Late pickup after 5:30pm is $10 per minute

Dropoff & Pickup Map

Dropoff & Pickup Policy RIGHT TURN ONLY!

What is the Camp Argo EIN number for my taxes?  Tax EIN 46-1967224
You may also print an official receipt from your camper profile on CampDoc.

Can I get a refund? A $100 non-refundable and non-transferable deposit is required per child to reserve each weekly session.  Any remaining amount will be due by June 1st along with a completed camper health profile on CampDoc.  Of course you are welcome to cancel, however, Camp Argo will retain the $100 nonrefundable deposit.  The difference will be refunded to your credit card if canceled one week before attending.  Specifics are available on our Parent and Camper Policy.  

Eisenhower is a public park? How will this work?

The Milford Parks & Rec department is allowing Camp Argo exclusive use of the lower portion of Eisenhower Park during camp dates/times.  Facilities include the former Boys Scouts building, bathrooms, pond, fields, parking lot, Foote Field, for example. 

We are thrilled to welcome your child to this beautiful natural space, nestled behind Bodie’s Place playground, the splash pad, and the courts. With winding nature trails along the Wepawaug River, open fields, and a pond perfect for canoeing, it’s an ideal setting for adventure.

This summer, the city of Milford is enhancing our camp experience by paving a court and installing basketball hoops near the pond, clearing a canoe launch, adding picnic tables, and renovating the long-unused former Boy Scout building—all to keep our activities conveniently centered around camp.

It is and has always been our primary focus to keep your campers safe while in our care. Our activity spots will be clearly delineated marked with colorful flags, and lawn signs notifying the public that Camp Argo is in session. 

Each group has 1-2 head counselors, at times a CIT and sometimes even 2 volunteers to help children navigate the activity and remain in the group.

As has always been our policy, children are escorted to the restrooms with a counselor or volunteer and at least two children at a time. If our campers are going to enjoy the playground and/or splash pad, it will be handled as if any other camp activity being closely supervised and with counselors’ engagement allowing safety precautions at all times while allowing campers the ability to be kids. 

In shared areas like the playground or splashpad and there are others or a group also using those facilities on a given day (much like a student on a museum field trip), campers will be closely supervised and actively engaged during all activities as well as when they are transitioning to the next camp activity.

Now that you are at Eisenhower Park, will the activities be the same?  With our new location, we are able to offer our traditional activities and many new opportunities for campers this summer! We will have canoeing, fishing, hiking, arts and crafts, archery, Gaga pits, volleyball, sling shots, songs, kickball, nature walks, basketball, tug of war, parachute play, flag football, unconventional field games like monster soccer, steal the bacon, capture the flag, dodgeball and others! 

New this year, we will have exclusive times on the pickle ball courts, tennis courts, and the littles will be able to enjoy time in the splash pad and on the playground under our staff’s supervision.

What if it rains at camp?  For those families who know us well, we LOVE the rain! It means mud, frogs, worms, and creative play in puddles. The songs are that much sweeter on rainy days! 

Additionally, Milford Parks & Rec (as mentioned above) is renovating the former Boy Scout building for our exclusive use as well as erecting a large event tent to shelter us if necessary.  Inside either space we can still play our fun rainy day activities like stacking cups, board games, crafts, karaoke and dance parties that the kids have grown to adore! 

 

Will registration be on the Camp Argo website, or on the Milford Park & Rec?  Our online camper registration system “Campdoc” will be independent of Milford Park & Rec.  Please use the dedicated link through the campargo.org website which will send you to Camp Docs (our registration partners).

Is there a minimum number of sessions families need to sign up for?  Our camp is offered as a weekly session program. There is no minimum or maximum number of weekly sessions to register.

Will this be for Milford residents only?  Camp, as always, welcomes all kids ages 4-15 in Milford and ALL surrounding towns. You do NOT have to be a Milford resident, but this summer we are excited to offer a discounted rate to those families living in Milford.

Parent Consent Form
(for reference purposes only; official consent form is executed through CampDoc)

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About Us

Camp Argo is an outdoor, recreational day camp located at Eisenhower Park, on 200+ acres in Milford, Connecticut where siblings and friends can come together to enjoy the benefits of a summer experience.

Additionally, Camp Argo strives to accommodate campers with different social abilities in a safe, nurturing environment.

Take A Tour

You are invited to take a tour of our summer location, the beautiful Eisenhower Park, and meet some of our amazing staff.

Contact Us to schedule an appointment this spring.

Quick FACTS

An outdoor recreational day camp
from 9am – 4pm welcoming
all campers ages 4 – 14 years
located at Eisenhower Park in Milford, CT.

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Summer 2025 Weekly Sessions

Session One: June 16-20
Session Two: June 23-27
Session Three: June 30-July 4
Session Four: July 7-11
Session Five: July 14-18
Session Six: July 21-25
Session Seven: July 28-Aug 1
Session Eight: Aug 4-8

Rates

Per Week Summer Rates:
$365 (1st camper)
$355 (2nd sibling camper)
$345 (3rd sibling or more)

$340 (Milford Residents) 

$315 1/2 Day ESY Option

$200 Counselor in Training

CIT & ESY Options

Counselors in Training
(14 & 15yrs only)
8:30am-4:30pm

Extended School Year
(Summer School)
12pm-4pm Mon-Thur
9am-4pm Friday

Extended Camp

7:30am-9am (morning block) or
4pm-5:30pm (afternoon block)

$15 per block (1st camper)
$20 per block (all campers in one family)

Activities

Archery, Canoeing, Fishing, Hiking, GagaBall, Pickleball, Tennis, Creative Arts, 9 Square in the Air, Collaborative Games, Kickball, Slingshot, Volleyball, Flag Football, Splashpad, and so much more!

Inclusion Component

We also offer an Inclusion Component serving those in our community with special needs & abilities. Please fill out our Inclusion Component Questionnaire on Campdocs when registering and provide us your child’s 1:1 aide information and a cleared background check when confirmed.

Camp Argo is a non-profit organization and our mission is to promote and embrace the philosophy that “Everyone can be a HERO!” At Camp Argo we strongly feel that it is important for your child to grow through interactive play, traditional and non-traditional sports, and other creative outlets in a safe learning environment.

Camp Argo believes in empowering campers to dream big, be kind to one another, find their strengths, try their best, and learn to lead by example. To us at Camp Argo, this is the definition of a HERO!

Camp Argo helps each camper realize that the attributes of a true HERO are within all of us! With this in mind, our program is designed to emphasize the HERO-like characteristics that we discover within each other when trying new activities, participating in recreational group games, spending time with our peers, and giving back in the community.

A – altruistic
R – resolute
G – generous 
O – observant

In doing so Camp Argo recognizes the courageous & resilient HEROIC qualities our campers demonstrate and honor them at the end of each day. Also, Camp Argo invites local heroes, community leaders, artists, entertainers, and educators to come speak and work with our campers to give them a full, engaging camp experience. 

Camp Argo was named after the heroic story of Jason and the Argonauts, and their quest to retrieve the Golden Fleece. The Golden Fleece was the wool coat of a golden winged ram that was so valuable, the king had it hung on a tree protected by a fierce dragon. It was a feat deemed impossible.

Jason selected a team of HEROES called the Argonauts after the ship they were to set sail on, the Argo. It was to take them on a tremendous adventure where they would face many challenges along the way to retrieve the Golden Fleece. Each of the heroes played significant roles in winning these difficult challenges by using their personal strengths.

Similarly, our campers will also partake in many challenges and adventures throughout the summer. We hope our campers will use their individual talents to succeed in the activities they participate in at Camp Argo and to discover their inner HERO!

Board of Directors:

President:  Courtney Nevis

Treasurer:  Cathy Ianotta

Secretary:  Carson Echeverry

To contact the Board please email info@campargo.org

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Our Program

Safety

We focus on the physical & emotional safety of our campers and support a bully-free environment.

Outside

Our staff emphasizes the importance of nature & the joy of being outdoors everyday, rain & shine!

Personal

We are able to maintain close personal contact with campers and encourage meaningful bonds amongst counselors & campers.

Encourage

We encourage our campers to demonstrate behaviors that a HERO would exhibit daily; altruistic, resolute, generous, & observant.

Guide

We guide our campers through conversations with each other to help build their self-confidence & develop positive relationships.

Social

Our diverse camp environment provides campers with social opportunities to connect with new faces from the surrounding communities.

Summer 2025 Rates

1st
Camper

$ 365 Per Week
  • Ages 4 - 14
  • 9am - 4pm
  • Monday - Friday

2nd
Camper

$ 355 Per Week
  • Ages 4 - 14
  • 9am - 4pm
  • Monday - Friday

3 or more
Campers

$ 345 Per Week
  • Ages 4 - 14
  • 9am - 4pm
  • Monday - Friday

All Milford Residents

$ 340 Per Week
  • Ages 4 - 14
  • 9:00am - 4:00pm
  • Monday - Friday

Extended School Day

$ 315 Per Week
  • Ages 4 - 14
  • 12pm - 4pm M-Th
  • 9am - 4pm Fri

Counselor in Training

$ 200 Per Week
  • Ages 14 - 15
  • 8:30am - 4:30pm
  • Monday - Friday

Extended
Camp

$ 15/20 Per Block
  • $15 1st Camper, $20 max
  • 7:30am - 9am M-F
  • 4pm - 5:30pm M-F

Pay By
Cash or Check

$ -10 Save Processing Fees
  • Save $10
    per week per camper
  • Contact Us to
    Request a Coupon Code

Camper Spots Remaining as of FEBRUARY 14th

Session 1
June 16-20
Session 2
June 23-27
Session 3
June 30 - July 4
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Session 4
July 7-11
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Session 5
July 14-18
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Session 6
July 21-25
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Session 7
July 28-Aug 1
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Session 8
Aug 4-8
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 Session 3 is a FULL week all 5 days (no need to discount).
YES, we will be hosting a full day of camp on the 4th of July.

Once your child is promoted from the waitlist, please provide full payment immediately or the next camper on the list will be contacted.

Camper Registration

Registration must be completed online with CampDoc.

A $100 non-refundable and non-transferable deposit is required per child to reserve each weekly session.
Any remaining amount will be due by June 1st along with a completed camper health profile on CampDoc.

If you attempted to register for ALL 8 weeks but were waitlisted for any particular week when signing up,
please Contact Us to PROMOTE your camper from the waitlisted week.

For full terms and conditions please read the Parent and Camper Consent Form.

Mandated Distribution of CT Safe Sport Policy Child Abuse Prevention & Mandated Reporter Training

Upon the enrollment or registration of any child in a youth camp, the licensee of such youth camp shall provide a copy of the guidelines developed to the parent or guardian of such child.

Mandated Distribution of Mandated Reporter Training

During staff training, we review the mandated reporter training, and the guidelines about child sexual abuse and exploitation. We ask that you take a moment to review.

Inclusion Component Camper/Parent Questionnaire

Please fill out this form to keep our Inclusion Supervisors current of your child's needs at camp.

Care 4 Kids Parent Provider Agreement Form

Use Contact Us to request Camp Argo to fill-in sections 2, 3 & 4 so that you can submit the completed packet for reimbursement.

2025 Campership Eligibility Packet (hard copy)

Hard copy is not accepted as registration. Must register via CampDoc. Contact Us to request Coupon Code to waive payment temporarily. Online registration is required by March 15, 2025 for processing. Please follow the directions in the packet.

Our Team

Camp Staff

At Camp Argo we feel that a big reason why campers will return year after year is in part because of the amazing relationship between themselves and our counseling staff.

We are determined to hire the most incredible individuals that are committed to the physical, mental, emotional, and social development of each camper.

The staff is excited to welcome your camper upon arrival and ensure they feel safe and connected to their group. Their focus will be to encourage your camper to believe in their abilities while learning new skills and having a blast all summer!

Camp Supervisors

Jason Nevis

Camp Director

Coach Jason Nevis is currently the Aquatics Director at Hopkins School in New Haven.   He also teaches Heath and is the Head Coach for both boys & girls swimming and water polo teams.  

Recently, he was the 5th-8th grade Physical Education teacher at Blackham Elementary School in Bridgeport. Previously, he was the Athletics & Facilities Director, as well as the PE teacher at St. Raymond School in Menlo Park, CA which is where Camp Argo began in 2013!

Coach Nevis is personally connected with Camp Argo because his children attend and his two boys are autistic and part of the Inclusion Component at camp. Coach is excited to continue providing wonderful experiences for kids within the community, their siblings, families and friends each summer.

Erin McCarthy

Assistant Day Camp Director

This will be Erin's 3rd year as a  Camp Argo Supervisor and now as our Assistant Day Camp Director. 

Erin is currently studying Counseling and Applied Psychological Science (Sports & Performance Counseling). She is originally from Long Island and enjoys softball, basketball, and spending time with her kids who also attend and enjoy camp every day! 

Angie Hunt

Inclusion Supervisor

Angie is a BCBA and bringing her wealth of knowledge and experience to camp.  She will oversee our Inclusion campers and support their 1:1's each camp day. 

Angie is excited about joining our team and bringing her son to enjoy all Camp Argo has to offer this summer! 

Alisha Giglio

1st Aider

Alisha is eager to help your camper be healthy, administer medications, and apply bandaids whenever needed!   She is also bringing her two sweet boys to enjoy camp with her all summer long! 

Alli Hummel

Camp Life & Inclusion Supervisor

This is Alli's 7th year at Camp Argo!  She started as a volunteer, then a Head Counselor and now supervising our staff and campers throughout the summer! 

Haley Marshall

Programming & Specials Supervisor

Haley is back for her 4th year at Camp Argo and dedicated to making sure our campers enjoy all specials and regular activities each camp day! 

Looking to Hire

Specialist & Programming Assistant Supervisor

We are seeking to fill this position with a qualified candidate.  If interested please fill out an application & resume and email to info@campargo.org

Looking to Hire

Staff & Camper Life Assistant Supervisor

We are seeking to fill this position with a qualified candidate.  If interested please fill out an application & resume and email to info@campargo.org

Courtney Nevis

Board Member

Courtney Nevis is currently a devoted stay at home mother of 3 beautiful children; Maggie, John and Beau; who all attend Camp Argo!

In order to support Camp Argo's belief that everyone can be a HERO, Courtney spends much of her time inviting local heroes, educators, community leaders, and charitable organizations to come speak about their positions in the community. As Board President, Courtney is continually focusing her efforts on fundraising and grant opportunities.

Activity Specialists

Denise Fantarella

Check-In & Check-Out

Madison Bartek

Ropes, Canoe, Archery, & Rainbow Races

Alicia Agyei

Ropes, Canoe, Archery, & Rainbow Races

Jayden DiMaria

Ropes, Canoe, Archery & Rainbow Races

Cailey Black

Ropes, Canoe, Archery & Rainbow Races

Looking to Hire

Ropes, Canoe, Archery, & Rainbow Races

Eric Gattison

Ropes, Canoe, Archery & Rainbow Races

Looking to Hire

Ropes, Canoe, Archery & Rainbow Races

Daniel Mota

Ropes, Canoe, Archery & Rainbow Races

Head Counselors

Asare Osei-Agyei

Faith Mayo

Lily DeMaio

Raina Cox

Asare Osei-Agyei

Sanaa Darden

Looking to Hire

Walker Perry

Beatrice Evans

Looking to Hire

Jordan Deh

Alexander Georgis

Victoria Silvia

Mia Layseca

Aicha Konte

Kylee Payne

Matt DeLaurentis

Takiya Awwal

Andrew Jacob